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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1975
Page
3
Journal-World editorials praise KU's spring to spring enrollment rise to 18,350, up from 16,924, as a vote of confidence in its academic programs. The piece argues ongoing excellence and funding are essential to sustain or grow enrollment amid broader national declines.
Premier Chou En Lai hints he could hold a world stage role if a U S S R clash erupts. The address raises questions about naivete or manipulation as observers debate China’s stance amid U S Soviet rivalry and potential future alignments.
Washington conversation highlights how joblessness affects social life and self worth. Kellerman describes shame, fear of judgment, and altered family and friend dynamics, noting Americans judge others by employment and even relatives worry about supporting the unemployed.
The piece argues that Cold War realignments in Europe, especially Soviet moves on emigration and MFN status, undermine Nixon's détente and Ford's stance. It cites Aron, Solzhenitsyn, and Sakharov, linking Soviet strategy to US domestic woes and a weakened Congress, with Jackson's position scrutinized.
George F. Will reflects on the demise of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Once a feared probe into communism and entertainment, it faded after decades of flamboyant hearings and controversial witnesses. The piece notes its role in Hollywood scrutiny and public hysteria.
Dolph Simons Sr. Dolph C. Simons Jr. Bill Mayer and Ralph Gage are listed among notable local residents. Jack Starkey and Leo Eller are also named, indicating a regional roster of prominent community members.
A reader questions the 1968 Gun Control Act and argues for harsher penalties for firearms used in crime while urging courts to enforce existing laws. The letter also shares Alvie R. Tate’s view from Valley View Home Lawrence on simplifying elder care rules and highlighting residents’ voices.
World currencies fell in 1974 as official devaluations and ample issuance eroded wealth. Franz Pick notes art and antiques offered safer returns with antique furniture leading gains, especially American Chippendale pieces, while vintage photography and Art Nouveau items also rose significantly in auction prices.
Private polling data flowing to the White House raises questions whether President Ford's proposed 12 percent income tax cut will revive the economy or merely help households pay debts and save. Sindlinger interviews show 53 percent would save rather than spend, undermining hopes for a quick stimulus.
Lawrence anticipates a new all time high for private building in 1965 after an outstanding 1964 permit value of 6 739 454 dollars. The prior high was 7 174 351 dollars set in 1958. Dr Russell Frink announced his candidacy for the Board of Education. He is 45. Six KU Alumni Association candidates were named Ellis Cave Dorth Coombs Kenton Cravens H W Reece Ivan Roberts and Mary Lou Warner. Kansas farmers built 27 400 stockwater ponds in the past year with aid from government funds but more are needed. Mabel Richardson named interim principal of Woodlawn School after Harvey McArthur resigned. Dairyman Harold Chamney presented a four month old calf to the local Future Farmers of America Chapter to be cared for by Dee Cox. The cold caused the Junior High boiler to fail and school let out at noon. Mr and Mrs Robert Elston and son narrowly escaped death when their farm home near Pleasant Grove burned. City officials plan another elm tree worm spray program.
A brief morning prayer asks God to restore the vision of how life should be lived this day and expresses faith with an Amen.
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